Shanika Johnson, M.S, LCMHCS, LPC
Shanika Johnson is the CEO of Innovative Lifestyle Network. She is also a licensed clinical mental health therapist specializing in providing therapeutic services for adults, families and couples. She works with a broad spectrum of clients and feels privileged to serve and treat all individuals regardless of socioeconomic status and background. Innovative Lifestyle Network strongly believes in embracing their clients' inner strengths to promote growth and positive healing. We provide a safe, nurturing and non-judgmental environment for all clients. Therapy sessions are tailored to meet your personal needs and to collaborate with you in identifying and maximizing your strengths in an effort to explore the most effective approaches to overcoming your struggles. During this journey, you will explore past events, present realities and future possibilities.
Timberlee Young, MSW, LCSWA
Timberlee Young is a licensed clinical social work associate in North Carolina and a Licensed Master Social Worker in the state of South Carolina and Georgia. She received her master's degree in Social Work from Western Carolina University and her bachelor's degree in Social work from the University of Georgia. Areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), domestic violence, teen violence and sexual assault. She believes that the client and therapist relationship is the foundation and a critical component of the therapeutic process. She strives to provide a safe space for individuals to discuss their concerns in nonjudgmental, supportive and culturally sensitive environment.
Cierra Grice, MSW, LCSW
Cierra Grice is a licensed clinical therapist associate that received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. She later graduated with her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina Central University. She has a history of treating clients with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, post-traumatic stress disorder, and low self-esteem. Cierra strives to help adult clients find their confidence, peace, and overallhappiness. Cierra has helped many adults find healthy ways to target daily stressors, develop boundaries, and embrace their authentic selves. Cierra believes in forming a therapeutic relationship in the beginning stages of therapy. A few treatment modalities that she utilizes include but are not limited to DBT, CBT, client centered-therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Cierra believes in operating from a strengths-based approach. This approach allows for clients tosee themselves at their best while she assists them with seeing their own value. Cierra’s primary purpose is to provide all clients a safe space to communicate thoughts and feelings openly in a nonjudgmental setting. If you are looking to grow into the best version of yourself, book with Cierra today.
Shontanae Green, MS, LPC, NCC
Shontanae Green is a licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. She earned her bachelor of science in Psychology from Georgia State University and her master of science in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University in 2012 and 2019, respectively. Utilizing the person-centered therapeutic approach, Shontanae believes that clients have the innate ability to self-actualize and achieve positive growth and change. Thus, she serves as the facilitator of that change, providing guidance, empathy, and unconditional positive regard along the journey. Realizing that each client is different, with a unique worldview and idiomatic experiences, she personalizes therapy to meet those individual needs. Shontanae has worked in many therapeutic settings to include community, crisis, and residential and she has experience in treating clients for stress, marital issues, relationship issues, anger management, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and substance abuse. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to help them achieve balance as well as mental and emotional well-being.
Tanisha Mann, M.S, CMHC, LCMHCA, APC
Tanisha graduated with a B.S. in Psychology and Human Services from Clayton State University and received her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She has several years of experience in many various areas within the behavioral and mental health realm. She has worked with the low-socioeconomic population and a wide range of different cultures to include kids, adolescents, and adults. She uses both Solution-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her approach. Tanisha understands that approaching counseling with an understanding of one's cultural background will help to shape the trajectory of positive coping mechanisms. She believes in integrating each individual's culture to counsel effectively.
Taylor McDowell, LAPC, CADC II
Taylor McDowell is a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor-II. She is a two-time alumna of Valdosta State University, where she received both her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Areas of expertise include: substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, sexual assault, and anger management. She is a strong advocate for social justice and for normalizing therapy for people of color. Taylor believes that humans are social creatures, and that we must create healthy connections with ourselves, with others, and the world around us to achieve and sustain wellness. She deeply values the trust that her clients place in her and prides herself on providing a warm, open-minded place for clients to be authentically themselves.
Dr. RaSheeda McNeil, M.A, MFT, Ed.D
RaSheeda McNeil received her doctorate in Community Care Counseling Traumatology. She earned a double Masters Degree in Marriage Family Therapy and Business Management. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice and Spanish. She is an American Marriage Ministries wedding officiant and ordained minister. She has several years of experience as a Victim Witness Advocate for domestic violence victims. Dr. McNeil’s area of expertise include the following: Trauma Focused Therapy, Domestic Violence, Family, Pre-Marital, Anxiety, Depression, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Anger Management, Self-Esteem, Grief, Psychosocial Rehabilitation. She also offers counseling from the Christian perspective upon request.
Thaia Wheatt, B.Ed, NCPI
Thaia Wheatt serves as the Parenting Coach and Instructor for our practice and treatment center. Thaia is a certified and licensed educator for grades Pk-12 in the states of Georgia, North Carolina, and New York. She received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from St. John’s University. She also has endorsements in Teacher Leadership in the state of Georgia. She is also a Nationally Certified Parenting Instructor/Facilitator. Aside from her extensive background and training in education, and leadership, she also provides empowerment support for parents within the educational system. Areas of expertise and focus include but aren’t limited to understanding child development, adverse childhood experiences and their effects on the child/family, healthy communication, positive discipline, and co-parenting. Thaia believes in fostering positive parent and child interactions to support the growth and development of the whole child/parent relationship.
Acacia Wilson, M.S, LCSWA
Acacia Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Associate. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University and her Bachelor’s of Social Work Degree from Johnson C. Smith University. Acacia’s area
of expertise include ADHD, LGBTQIA+ community, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Anger Management, Trauma. Acacia is dedicated to empowering clients to become the highest version of themselves through Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Techniques. Acacia builds rapport with her clients based on their needs and works closely with them to assemble workable plans, attainable goals, and overall well-being.
Nia Metz, M.S, LCAS-A
Nia Metz is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist with over eight years of experience in the field of substance abuse. Throughout her career, Nia has worked with individuals navigating life transitions, trauma (PTSD), anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues while providing tailored treatment strategies such as CBT, Solution-Focused and Client-Centered approaches to support recovery and well-being. Her expertise in addiction therapy, combined with a deep commitment to helping others, has earned her a reputation as a trusted professional in the field. Nia is passionate about creating meaningful, long-lasting change in the lives of those she works with, offering a holistic and empathetic approach to treatment.
Christina Lopez, M.S,LCSW
Christina Lopez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides compassionate, trauma-informed therapy to children, adolescents, and adult sexperiencing depression, anxiety, and PTSD. She creates a supportive, culturally responsive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal. Christina earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Arizona State University. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she is committed to honoring each client’s unique background and experiences. She helps individuals and families find relief, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward healing and growth. Christina draws from evidence-based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients process trauma, manage difficult emotions, and build practical tools for lasting change. Her collaborative and strengths-based approach supports clients in identifying solutions and moving toward their goals with clarity and confidence